Cases before the Committee: April 1651

Calendar, Committee For Compounding: Part 4. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1892.

This premium content was digitised by double rekeying. All rights reserved.

'Cases before the Committee: April 1651', in Calendar, Committee For Compounding: Part 4, (London, 1892) pp. 2765-2783. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/compounding-committee/pt4/pp2765-2783 [accessed 19 April 2024]

In this section

April 1651

Devonshire Delinquents.

7 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Depositions that John Adams, of Farway, rode in Capt. Prideaux's troop, and was in service against Exeter, Lyme, Bristol, and Dartmouth, then garrisons for Parliament. 152 450
7 April 1651. Depositions that John Bucknell, of Farway, served under Capt. John Prideaux against Parliament 21 May last; also depositions to prove that he acted under force, for fear of losing his mother's goods, and some that had been entrusted to her. 152 269
–272
7 April 1651. Depositions that Wm. Cox, of Farway, was in the King's garrisons of Exeter, Ottery St. Mary, and Otterton, and was active as a constable in raising forces for the King. 152 451
7 April 1651. Depositions that Ralph Haydon, of Farway, rode in Capt. John Prideaux's troop against Parliament for a fortnight. 152 294
21 May 1651. Interrogatories and deposition in his defence to prove that what he did was much against his will. 152 289
291
7 April 1651. Depositions that Wm. Nossiter, alias Pearse, Sidbury, Devon, rode in the troop of Wm. Isaac, a captain for the King. 152 404
21 May. Interrogatories and depositions in his defence, some admitting and some denying the charge. 152 400
401
7 April 1651. Depositions that John Pring, of Addiscombe, served actively as constable for the King, pressing men, and sending his son Cyprian with horse and arms into Capt. Mathews' troop. 152 441
7 April 1651. Depositions that Wm. Searle, of Buckerell, was active for the King, and was quarter-master in Capt. Mathews' troop. 152 116

Lord Beauchamp [Henry Seymour, Son of William, Marquis of Hertford].

8 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
The County Committee of Wilts ordered to secure his estate 14 73

Jeffry Cobb, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.

Vol. G No. or p.
8 April 1651. The County Committee of Norfolk ordered to seize the estate, real and personal, of Mr. Cobb of Yarmouth, speedily and carefully. His christian name is not known, but it is the Mr. Cobb of whom Col. Walton holds a house. 14 74
April ? Jeffry Cobb petitions that an order has been issued to seize or inventory his estate. Thinks he is not the person intended, and begs the use of his estate on security. 75 578
3 May. Order in the Committee for Examinations that he be allowed his estate on security, it being uncertain whether he is the person intended. 75 581
8 May. Granted by the Committee for Compounding on security in 500l. to answer the profits, and any part of his estate taken away to be restored. 14 111

—Dowd, Chirurgion, Middlesex.

Vol. G No. or p.
8 April 1651. Order to the County Committee of Middlesex to secure his estate near St. Clement's Church. 14 74

William Lucy, D.D.

Vol. G No. or p.
8 April 1651. His estate in co. Hants to be seized and secured 14 73
30 April. He begs a copy of the charge against him, and a commission to examine and cross-examine witnesses. Granted. 99
14		 554
100
NOTE 14 90
C. 34 60		 7 May. Allowed the rents on security pending enquiry. 14 113

Sir Humphrey Tufton, Bart., Maidstone, Kent.

Vol. G No. or p.
8 April 1651. Having the lease of a farm in Rowde, Wilts, which is lately sequestered, though he is not conscious of any offence, begs a certificate of the cause of sequestration, and for the rent meanwhile to continue in the tenants' hands. 125 301
8 April. Referred to the County Committee 14 74

Andrew Broome, Apothecary, Grantham, Co. Lincoln.

9 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 790
P.R. 12 183
R. 221 787		 Compounds for delinquency in the first war, having taken the engagement. 221 790
22 April 1651. Fine at 1/6, 8l. 12 191

Richard Browne, Charlton, or Sherford, Devon.

9 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 895
R. 221 891		 9 April 1651. He begs to compound for assisting the forces raised against Parliament. 221 894
13 May. Fine at 1/6, 48l. 6s. 8d. 12 206
209
2 Sept. His estate sequestered for nonpayment of his fine 12 299
3 Oct. He complains that he is a weak old man, and is sequestered through delay of his solicitor in paying his fine. With note in his favour by Nich. Tripe, County Commissioner. 71 367
12 Feb. 1652. He begs leave to pay in his fine with interest, his solicitor having neglected to pay it. 71 366
12 Feb. Fine accepted with interest 12 401
24 Feb. Paid and estate discharged. 12 406

Claimant on the Estate of Henry Snart, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
9 April 1651. Reference to Brereton of the petition (missing) of Henry Dandy, of Bretherton, co. Lancaster. 14 75
D. 161 395
–397
L.C.C. 160 258
D. 160 259
–261		 22 April. Dandy begs reference to the County Committee of his title to a lease of a sequestered messuage and lands in co. caster. Granted. 141
14		 587
91
23 May. Reference to Brereton of Dandy's petition (missing) 14 134
11 June. He alleges that his estate is under sequestration for the delinquency of his father [-in-law], who died 7 years ago. Begs that the rents may not be demanded till it shall appear to the Committee whether the estate is liable to sequestration. 141 585
11 June. Granted stay of rents for two months. 14 155
19 Aug. On motion for continuance of the last order, it is granted accordingly. 14
239		 260
69
L.C.C. & D. 160 264
265		 19 Dec. He pleads that he holds the estate on a lease from James, Earl of Derby, to his servant, Henry Snart, whose daughter Jeannet petitioner has married. Begs a reference to the County Committee and Brereton. Granted. 141
15		 582
145

Richard Jervise, Bennallock, Cornwall.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 797
P.R. 12 183
R. 221 793		 9 April 1651. Begs to compound, not being sequestered, for delinquency in the first war. 221 796
22 April. Fine at 1/6, 73l. 10s. 12 191
12 May 1652. Paid and estate discharged. 12 435

George Lloyd, Cheapside, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 882
R. 221 877		 9 April 1651. Compounds for delinquency in the first war, being not yet sequestered. 221 880
13 May. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 205
207

Joseph Pennington, Muncaster, Cumberland.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 803
P.R. 12 181
R. 221 799		 9 April 1651. Compounds for delinquency in both wars, not being sequestered, but sensible of his own guilt and the mercy of Parliament. 221 802
22 April. Fine at 1/6, 6l. 3s. 4d., to be paid in 14 days at one payment. 12 189
191

Richard Stuckey, and Thomas, his Brother, Bampton, Devon.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 889
R. 221 885		 9 April 1651. Beg to compound, being liable to sequestration for bearing arms against Parliament. Noted as referred to Reading. 221 888
13 May. Fine at 1/6, 49l. 11s. 6d. 12 205
2 Sept. Re-sequestration of their estates ordered for non-payment of the fine. 12 299
27 Jan. 1652. Both petition to compound, being sequestered 6 weeks ago for delinquency in the first war. 120 35
37
27 Jan. Referred to Reading. 12 489
D. 120 40 12 May. Richard Stuckey complains that he did not know when their fine was confirmed, but being a prisoner to the sheriff of Devon for debt, he gave 60l. for payment of the fine to his brother, who has gone away and left him to perish, unless he may now pay the fine, so as to sell his estates for payment of his debts. 120 39
12 May. The fine to be paid with interest, being confirmed the same day as set, which ought not to be done. 12 431
20 May. Fine paid and estate discharged 12 442
26 Oct. He complains that though the fine is paid and estate discharged the County Commissioners, after 1 Dec. 1651, secured the ⅓ part of Duvall barton, Bampton parish, as belonging to him. Begs its discharge on the Act of Pardon. 120 41
26 Oct. County Committee to enquire whether this or any estate of the petitioner in any county stood sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 17 355
4 Dec. They certify that the barton was seized, and is let, because it was omitted from Stuckey's composition. 152 227

Claimants On The Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
27 May. 1653. John Ham and Aquila Skinner petition that Rich. Stuckey, before his death, conveyed to them his right to ⅓ of Duvall barton, in trust for payment of debts, and beg its discharge on the Act of Pardon. 129 439
27 May. Granted, it not being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 21 1304

Claimant on the Estate of Peter Parkinson, and Ellen, his Wife.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 130 415
–419		 9 April 1651. Thos. Whittingham, of Whittingham, co. Lancaster, begs discharge of a small house and an acre of land in Asley, or Ashley, Whittingham, let in 1638 to Ellen Jackson for her life, that of her daughter Ellen, and of Ellen's husband, Peter Parkinson, all dead, but 2/3 still remain sequestered for her recusancy. 130 406
413
9 April. Referred to the County Committee 14
130		 75
411
6 July 1652. He begs reference of their return to counsel 130 403
423
R. 130 407
239 70		 6 July. Referred to Reading. 16
130		 654
421
9 Dec. Claim allowed, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649, or from the death of Peter Parkinson, if after Dec. 1649. 19
239		 1052
71

Obadiah Reynolds, Blisland, Cornwall.

10 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
C. 113 539
D. 113 518		 The County Committee certify that he was sequestered by the late County Committee, with whom he compounded, and the depositions have been concealed; but they send up depositions to prove that he said he was secretary to the late King for ¾ of a year. 149 402
404
29 April 1651. The County Committee are to examine the case, whether he was ever sequestered, and whether he was secretary to the King in time of war. 30
113		 111
537
L.C.C. 149 405 14 Jan. 1652. He complains that though he is on appeal, and was never sequestered, his estate has been let for 7 years, and begs its discharge. 113 535
14 Jan. The petition to be sent down to the County Committee, who are to show cause why they did not certify before. 15 190

John Rygate, Hastings, Sussex.

10 April 1651. Vol. G No.or p.
10 April 1651. Begs discharge of his estate. Was sequestered by the Committee at Robertsbridge, Sussex, for some marine offence, for which he was long a prisoner in the common goal, to the undoing of himself and his motherless children. Was lately released on subscribing the engagement. By reason of extreme poverty, is unable to compound. Has only 3 or 4 small tenements, now uninhabited. With certificates in his favour by Thomas Brooks, Wm. Parker, mayor, and Thos. Smith, minister, of Hastings, and 5 jurates. Noted that if he will come in within the time, he may compound if he will. 113 743
744
L.C.C. 239 72 28 May. County Committee to examine and certify. 14 138
4 Feb. 1652. He begs allowance of 1/5 of his estate of 8l. a year, and leave to farm the rest. 113 742
4 Feb. The County Committee are to allow him 1/5, and to let the estate according to their instructions. 15 243

Kent Delinquents.

11 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
D. 158 109
–112		 County Committee send up depositions against John Adye of Doddington, and Ant. Farrand, John Birkened, Wm. Manby, and George Mills, of Canterbury, of their riding in arms, or otherwise taking part in the Kent insurrection in 1648. 158 114
1 May 1651. Their estates to be seized where there are 2 witnesses; and where there are not two, further proof to be sought. 30 191

—Potter, Blackfriars, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
11 April 1651. The County Committee of London to secure his estate, breaking open locks, &c., in case of resistance. 14 80

George Thomason, St. Paul's Churchyard, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
11 April 1651. The County Committee of London ordered to seize, inventory, and secure his estate, both real and personal. 14 80
2 June. The Council of State, having taken security for his appearance and good behaviour, request the Committee for Compounding to take off the restraint formerly ordered. 123 109
3 June. The restraint taken off, and the bond taken by the County Committee to be delivered to him. 14 146

Susan, Countess Dowager Of Denbigh.

15 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Order in the Council of State that the Committee for Compounding seize and secure her estate, on information of designs against the Government, and proceed to examine the evidence against her. 80 273
15 April 1651. Order in the Committee for Compounding to the County Committees of Warwick and Leicester accordingly. 14 82
16 July. Council of State to the Committee for Compounding. We hear that the Countess went to Oxford, and thence to France with the late King's wife, and that her rents are sent her there. You are to make enquiries thereon. 80 275
21 Oct. The Earl of Denbigh having acknowledged that his mother has changed her religion, and that his sister has gone into a nunnery with the Queen, and is guardian to her child, and requesting time to answer as to his mother's estate, order that 14 days be given him, and he is to state whether she has any jointure, or what he pays her in lieu of jointure. 15 52
4 Nov. The Committee for Compounding to the Countess of Denbigh. Having read your letter, sent by the Earl of Denbigh, as to the charge of recusancy against you [see p. 497 supra], we give you till 1 January next to come in and take the Oath of Abjuration, and shall expect your performance or your answer, within that time. 15 71

Claimants on the Estate of Thomas Downes, Bodney, Norfolk, and Edmund, his Son.

15 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
15 April 1651. Rob. Baldock begs allowance of a rent-charge of 100l. a year on the lands of Downes, who settled all his lands on his eldest son Edmund in marriage, reserving a power to charge them with 100l. a year after his death, which rent-charge petitioner bought of him 2 years ago, but 2/3 of the lands are sequestered for Downes' recusancy, and he died last November. 65 487
15 April. Referred to Reading 65
14		 489
81
R. 65 482
–485
D. 65 491
Int. 65 472
L.C.C. 65 479
–481
D. 65 475
469
R. 65 464
H. 17 239
348		 12 June. Order on report that 2 of the witnesses to the sealing of the deed be examined before the County Committee about the sealing, as to whether it is not in trust for Edm. Downes, the son, also a recusant; Fowle to draw up interrogatories. 14
65		 160
466
17 Feb. 1652. The Committee for Compounding—not being satisfied about the 500l. said to be paid for the rent-charge, nor whether there was any trust in the case for the wife and children of Thos. Downes,—require further proof. 16 20
4 Aug. Having made further proof as ordered, Baldock begs a hearing. 65 471
4 Aug. The additional proof referred to Reading 17
65		 88
476
28 Oct. The Committee for Compounding not being satisfied, Rob. Smith, one of the witnesses, is to come up to be examined vivd voce. 19 1040
24 Nov. Edm. Downes summoned to appear as a witness 17 432
24 Nov. Rob. Smith, of Stone Berkly, Norfolk, who has given an affidavit in the case, which the Committee for Compounding believe to be untrue, is committed to the custody of the serjeant-at-arms. 17 432
Nov. Smith pleads for mercy, having a wife and 3 children, and being very poor; confesses his falsehood, but was suborned by Edm. Downes, and his tenant, Thos. Smith of Bodney, and promised content for his pains. 65 462
D. 65 458
–461		 26 Nov. Downes to be taken into the serjeant's custody for subordination of perjury. 17 432
L.C.C. 94 547
D. 94 546
528
R. 94 539
540		 15 March 1653. Thos. Habington, husband of Margaret, daughter and co-heir of Edmund Downes, begs discharge of Bodney Manor, 2/3 of which are sequestered for recusancy of Edm. Downes, who died last December, and ½ belongs to his wife. 94 533
543
15 March. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 94
25		 541
12
10 Nov. Sequestration discharged on report, with arrears from date of petition, and the County Committee are to search whether Downes' widow had any jointure in the lands; also the petitioner's age, and whether his wife was convicted of recusancy before marriage, and certify. 19 1137

Robert Harry, Pensam, Cornwall.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 820
P.R. 12 185
R. 221 818		 15 April 1651. Compounds, not being sequestered, for delinquency in the first war. 221 820
22 April. Fine at 1/6, 7l. 11s. 8d. to be paid in 14 days at one payment. 12 189
191

Jerome Manwood, Stephen's, Kent.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 809
P.R. 12 186
R. 221 805
R.C. 34 124		 15 April 1651. Compounds, not being sequestered, because misconceiving the Parliament's good intentions, he bore arms before 1648. 221 807
22 April. Fine at 1/6, 2l. 12 191

Claimant on the Estate of Richard Milward, Sen., Co. Salop.

15 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
15 April 1651. Arthur Hanmer begs reference of his title to the tithes of Berwick, co. Salop, left by Rich. Milward, by will of 14 Nov. 1634, to Isabel his daughter, petitioner's wife. The County Commissioners have sequestered the premises for the delinquency of Rich. Milward, his son. 91 693
15 April. County Committee to certify, and Reading to report 14 81

Ralph Wood, Aspull, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 161 236
D. 161 228
–234		 15 April 1651. Begs a copy of the charge of delinquency exhibited against him before the County Committee,—viz.: that he hired a soldier, whom he armed to serve the King, —and an order to examine and cross-examine witnesscs in his defence. Granted. 137
161
14		 134
227
81
13 Aug. Order on his request for publication and a hearing in a week. 14 253

Claimant on and Purchasers of the Estates of John Errington, Sen. and Jun., Rudby, Co. York.

16 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 111 735
P.R. 14 83
111 731
D. 111 737
C. 111 739
R. 111 729		 Thos. Phillipps, of London, being impoverished by reason that divers' of his debtors have been delinquents, and are now under sequestration, begs that—having obtained judgement in 1642 on a bond of 1,000l. for payment of a debt of 500l. with interest, owing by John Errington—it may be satisfied out of his estate, or petitioner may be admitted to compound for some portion of his lands. The 500l. with interest was to be paid by Errington in consideration of a marriage portion with Mary Wilkinson, petitioner's wife [who was Errington's niece]. 111 734
12 Feb. 1652. Granted ½ of the estate till he is paid his debt, provided Errington did not commit any act of delinquency before Nov. 1642, touching which, the County Committee are to examine witnesses and certify. Petitioner is to account with the auditor. 16 12
19 Aug. 1651. Mary, wife of John Errington, petition that by her marriage articles in 1630, and an indenture in 1640, her husband made over lands in trust for 80 years to Sir Wm. Lister, Maj-Gen. Lambert, and others, for maintenance of her and her children, for their portions, and for a payment of 80l. a year for these uses. Received the annuity during Lister's life, but since his death 2 years ago, it has been sequestered for her husband's delinquency. Begs an order for examination and relief, wanting maintenance for herself and 12 children; on her husband's death, the 80l. will go to his eldest son by a former marriage. 84 993
L.C.C. 84 963
154 17
C. 84 979
84 968
L.C.C. & D. 969
154 35
37
D. 84 971, 972
C. 32 257
84 980		 19 Aug. County Committee to certify in 5 weeks 14 259
April 1652. Request that counsel be heard in her case 84 991
5 May. Petition renewed on behalf of herself and 7 children. Picads that her claim was allowed by the Committee for Sequestrations, and the annuity is only stayed by general instructions. Could not attend before through poverty, and must starve without relief. 84 961
989
5 May. County Committee to pay her 60l. if they have received as much out of the estate, and to examine the deeds as to her title, and Brereton to report. 16
84		 359
959
D. 84 973–978
R. 84 943		 1 Sept. 1653. Petition renewed; the rest of her husband's estate was settled on his children by a former wife. Has been delayed by poverty, being unable to bring up witnesses; but the report being ready, implores a speedy hearing. 84 1064
1 Sept. 1653. To be heard on Thursday after the causes for the day 25 189
8 Sept. Order on report allowing the claim, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649. 19
84		 1121
939
8 Dec. Order on refusal of the County Committee to discharge more than ½ the lands conveyed in trust, explaining that she was to have ½ of all the lands and tenements held by John Errington in Elton when the deed of 1630 was made, with arrears. 19
84		 1146
938
O.T.T. 84 889 5 May 1654. Discharge from sequestration of houses in Egglescliffe and Elton, co. Durham, forfeited by John Errington, sen. and jun., and bought from the Treason Trustees by Thos. Hall, of Hornby, co. York, and Thos. Phillips, of London. 18 953

John Fowke, Gunston, Co. Stafford.

Vol. G No. or p.
16 April 1651. Information by E. Grosvenor that Fowke was in the late King's service in Bristol, and has not as yet been sequestered nor informed against. 85 441

Denzil Hollis, late M.P.

17 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 169 289 Order to the County Committees of Wilts, Surrey, Dorset, Devon, and Somerset, to sequester his estate, the sequestration to be executed with secrecy. 14 82
22 April 1651. The Committee for Compounding to the Council of State. We request you to transmit the charges and proofs against him and others in future, when we are required to seize their goods, our oath being very strict in this matter. 14 90
7 May. On motion in his behalf, he is to have a copy of the charge and the rents, on his security of 1,000l., and any goods taken away from him are to be restored. 14 100
12 June. Request by the Earl of Salisbury that—having demised, 1 Sept. 1642, Damerham and Bowlesborow farms, co. Wilts, to Sir Wm. Litton and Roger Hill for the lives of Denzil Hollis, Francis his son, and Gilbert, Lord Houghton, on rent of 80l., with clause of re-entry for non-payment on Hollis' sequestration, the present farmer may be ordered to pay the rent to the said Earl. 115 1033
12 June. Order that Hollis be allowed his legal remedy for obtaining the rent, the seizure notwithstanding. 14 160
25 Nov. Order that the bond given by him on the seizure of his estate be returned him, unless the charge against him be proved in a month. 15 98
7 Jan. 1652. Order confirmed, no proof appearing; with receipt of bond. 15
239		 172
73

Christopher Stamford and William Wright, Chelmsford, Agents for the County Committee of Essex.

Vol. G No. or p.
17 April 1651. Certificate by Mich. Herring, at request of Wright, of moneys paid in to Goldsmiths' Hall by Sir Dennor Strutt, Bart., of Little Warley, John Lynn and Wm. Balles, of Horksley, and Dame Anne Harris, of Writtle. 134 509
C. 134 507 7 May. Reference of the petition (missing) of Stamford and Wright, to Reading, and the registrar is to search who were the discoverers of the estates mentioned in the petition. 14 108
C. 134 499
507		 12 April 1654. Wright petitions the Protector. Has used all means during the time of the two late Parliaments to obtain payment of 163l. salary due for service at and in the late insuriection, but the Committee for Compounding would not pay it without order of the supreme authority; for want of it, he, his wife, and 6 small children, have been in deplorable condition. Begs an order for payment. With reference to the Committee for Compounding to pay what is due. 134 499
R. 134 501 12 April 1654. Reference by the Committee for Compounding to Reading. 27
134		 25
505
19 April. Order on report that 83l. is due to Wright and Stamford for salary in managing the estates named, and as Stamford has authorized Wright to receive his share, the said sum is to be paid to Wright by the County Committee. 27 28

Robert Harding, and Dorothy his Wife, Executrix of Nicholas Judd, of Norfolk, and Administratrix of Philip, Son of Sir Philip Knyvett, Bart. (late), Buckenham, Norfolk.

18 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Reference to Reading of their petition (missing) 14 88

Garrison Of Holy Island, Co. Durham.

Vol. G No. or p.
18 April 1651. Petition of 43 officers and soldiers, and 2 of their widows, to the County Committee for Durham, to give way that they may receive their pay of Wm. Brewen, who paid them so well last year, according to the Ordinance of Parliament granted to them. 239 74
Wanting their pay for a long time, they applied to Parliament, who appointed that the accounts should be stated in London, and passed an Ordinance for payment of the money out of the estate of Sir Thos. Haggerston, till 1,430l. was fully paid; but for four years they only received 140l. of Mr. Burges, the times being troublesome. In 1649 they were well paid by Brewen, and received nearly 300l., which was a good supply to them in their great need, but last Martinmas the County Committee stopped payment of any more money, which will be their utter ruin.
18 April. County Committee to the Committee for Compounding. Having no power to relieve these petitioners, we recommend them to you. 239 75
P.R. 25 309
143 5
D. 143 11, 15
C. 143 19
R. 143 1		 8 March 1654. The soldiers and soldiers' widows of Holy Island petition the Committee for Compounding for payment of 955l. 12s. 11d., balance still due of 1,430l. for pay, assigned to them in 1645 out of the sequestered estate of Col. Thos. Haggerston. They were hindered first by the troops being in the country; then the rents were kept in the tenants' hands; and now the estates are sold. 143 8, 9
6 May. Order that the Committee for Compounding cannot allow of the payment of any money but by Parliament Order. 14 107
23 May. The Committee for Compounding state that they have no power to act in the case, Haggerston's money being received by the County Committee according to the order of 25 Jan. 1650, and no order issued since for payment to the petitioners. 23 1591

John Senhouse, Jun., Alnebrough Hall, alias Netherhall, Cumberland.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 845 18 April 1651. Compounds for delinquency in being engaged in the first and second war against Parliament, being a younger brother and having no settled vocation. Since the death of the King, has faithfully served the State in Ireland, under General Cromwell, and is a listed soldier in that service. 221 844
R. 221 841 22 April. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 12 189

John Smith, Jun., Winford, Co. Cambridge.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 815 18 April 1651. Compounds for delinquency for being in Worcester two nights and a day whilst it was a garrison for the late King. Was never sequestered. 221 814
R. 221 811 22 April. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 10s. 12 189
191

Capt. John Byrom, Salford, Co. Lancaster.

20 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 386
P.R. 12 189		 Compounds, not being sequestered, for an estate descended to him from his brother Ralph, who compounded for his life estate therein. 222 384
R. 222 381
L.C.C. 158 387		 26 April 1651. Informed against as having served in Worcester garrison. 158 381
15 May. The County Committee having requested directions in his case, they are ordered to act by their instructions. 30 209
24 June. Fine for delinquency, 191l. 16s. 6d. 12 249
3 Feb. 1652. Fine for his brother Ralph's estate at 1/6, 201l. 6s. 8d. 12 252
17 March. He is to make up what he has paid to 201l. 6s. 8d., there having been a mistake of 10l. at first in casting up the fine. 12 409

Charles Appleford, Wargrave, Berks.

23 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 201 957
P.R. 14 92
R. 221 955		 He begs to compound for being in arms against Parliament; is not sequestered. 221 957
13 May 1651. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 10s. 12 207
208

Mary, Widow of Thomas Bodenham, Co. Monmouth, and the Claimants on her Estates.

Vol. G No. or p.
23 April 1651. Wm. Bridges [of Mintridge, co. Hereford, and co. Monmouth] begs stay of proceedings, and examination of his claim to a house in Skenfrith, co. Monmouth, sold in 1639 by Mary Bodenham to Wm. Baskerville, and bought of him by the petitioner a year since for 115l., but now sequestered for Mrs. Bodenham's supposed recusancy. 70 689
655
L.C.C.
& D. 70 667
–674
163 253		 16 May. The County Committee to make enquiries 14 126
17 Dec. He begs copies of the examinations returned by them. Granted. 70

15		 690
691
140
L.C.C. 163 255
C. 70 658
–663
D. 70 665
R. 70 649
L.C.C. 163 251		 14 July 1652. He begs reference of the case to counsel. Granted 70

16		 686
654
700
4 Aug. He begs release on the Act of Pardon of the estate leased to him by Mary Bodenham, the late Committee having stayed the rents till he can prove his right, but not sequestered it. 70 688
4 Aug. Referred to the County Committee 17 91
10 March 1653. Order on report allowing the claim, and discharging the estate, on his swearing that the assignment of the premises to him was not in trust, and that he does not know that Mary Bodenham's lease to [William] Baskerville was in trust. 19 1072
D. 163 257
L.C.C. 163 259		 12 Oct. Having deposed as required, begs that the discharge may be absolute. 70 646
12 Oct. Granted, but 2/3 of the corn and other provision reserved on the lease to be sequestered. 19 1129
1 May 1651. Mary Bodenham complains that the Committee for co. Monmouth levy on her a debt of 20l. said to be due by her husband to John Richards, a recusant; begs leave for a trial at law, on security to pay 2/3 thereof if given against her. 69 558
C. 32 33 1 May 1651. County Committee reproved, and required not to meddle in cases of debt without orders. 14 104
L.C.C.
I. & D. 163 79
–83
C. 34 4		 4 April 1654. Wm. Morgan, of Llanvaier, co. Monmouth, begs for the discharge of Skenfrith, co. Monmouth, sold to him in 1639 by Mary Bodenham of Blackbrooke, with reservation of yearly payments of grain, which in 1649 she sold to him for 50l., but the County Commissioners now demand 2/3 of the said reservations, which are sequestered for her recusancy. 103 427
4 April. Referred to the County Commissioners and Brereton 27 5

Claimants on the Estate of Thomas Cooke, Gray's Inn, London. (fn. 1)

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 151 105 23 April 1651. Cornelius, son of Sir Cornelius Vermuyden, of Wirksworth, co. Derby, begs allowance of his title to the lot and cope of the Dovegang, part of the lead mines of Wirksworth. King James, by patent under the Duchy [of Lancaster] Seal, granted to Robert Parker at 72l. rent the lead mines in Wirksworth, with the lot and cope therein, for 31 years, from Lady-day 1623, which lease was assigned 27 Nov., 13 Car., to Thomas Cooke, of Gray's Inn, who in 13 Car. granted the lot and cope, (fn. 2) and barmaster's place of the Dovegang, parcel of the premises, for all his said term to Sir Cornelius Vermuyden, at the rent of 200l. a year. Sir Cornelius assigned his interest to petitioner, but divers suits having arisen between him and Cooke, it was agreed that Cooke should receive half of the lot and all the cope, in lieu of the said rent for the lot and cope of the Dovegang, sequestered for Cooke's delinquency. 126 533
541
L.C.C.
& D.
126 543
–551, 567
151 103
R. 126 535		 23 April. County Committee of Derby to certify 14
126		 93
539
29 April. Reading is to examine witnesses, and Vermuyden's title to be allowed unless cause is shown in a fortnight. 14 98
19 June. He is to have possession of the lead mines, lot and cope, and barmaster's place of the Dovegang, on security in 5,000l. to be responsible for what part shall be adjudged to belong to the Commonwealth; and he is to produce all his acquittances for rent paid. The 200l. a year which he was to pay to Cooke is to be paid to the Commonwealth from the time of Cooke's sequestration, and from the time of his grant whilst the Dovegang mine was wrought, unless he can shew that he paid the same before. He is to have liberty to examine witnesses to prove how long it was wrought, and what money was paid for it. The County Committee to inquire whether it was wrought since 1638, &c. 14 171
I. & D. 173 375
377
ACCTS. 173 379		 June ? Petition of the miners of Wirksworth to the County Committee. By the custom of lead mines, any miner may have a meere [or measure] of unclaimed ground, 29 yards long, to work for his own profit, paying the 13th dish (fn. 2) and cope, which is 6d. for every 9 dishes, to the lords of the soke, and now to the State. They state that they have taken their meeres in Dovegang plot, now Sir Robt. Heath and Sir Cornelius Vermuyden's, but before paid lot and cope to Thos. Cooke, now sequestered. Being disturbed by Heath and Vermuyden, and John Malanus, they beg that Fras. Archadine, chosen by them according to ancient custom, may be confirmed in the important office of barmaster, and that some indifferent person may do them justice, "it being against law and reason that any man should be his own judge." [29 signatures.] 151 99
PUB. 15 20
L.C.C. 151 97		 17 July. Vermuyden requsting that the resolves of 19 June may be made absolute, as the County Committee refuse obedience, order that they be in all points observed by the said Committee. 14 209
19 Aug. 1651. Further time of 8 days granted to Vermuyden to examine witnesses. 14 260
25 Sept. Contradictory evidence as to the time of working being given,—two witnesses swearing that the Dovegang was not wrought at all from 1638 to 1642, nor from 1645 to 1651, but that what ore was raised was out of the cross rakes, by rakes and steltches near the mine,—the County Committee are to examine whether the sole of the mine was wrought between the years aforesaid, and what profits were made of the lot and cope since 1638; if it be not proved that the sole was wrought between the said years, Vermuyden is not to be troubled about the arrears. Half the lot for the summer being certified to be worth 500l., it is ordered, with Vermuyden's consent, that he enjoy the office of barmaster and the half lot, the other half lot being paid to the County Committee, who are to certify its yearly letting value; and if they have received the whole lot since the beginning of the late working, they are to deliver the moiety to Vermuyden. 15 32
21 Oct. On motion of the County Committee, and by consent of Vermuyden, the Committee for Compounding order that the profits of the barmaster's office, half of the lot and all the cope within the Dovegang, and the plot of the Dovegang, be received for the benefit of the State; the County Committee to appoint the barmaster and steward, and to repay Vermuyden a moiety of the moneys received for the lot, being 130l.; Vermuyden to have the other moiety of the lot. 15 53
22 July 1652. Edward Heath, son and heir of Sir Robert Heath, deceased, begs restoration of George Hopkinson and Ralph Poyser to their respective place of steward and deputybarmaster of the Dovegang mine. His father—being seized in fee of the said mine, according to the order of the Barmote Court and the law and custom of the mines,—took Sir Cornelius Vermuyden as partner, on agreement that he should have 2/3 for his charge and skill in soughing and draining. His father's estate and partnership was confirmed by decree of the Duchy Court, on a suit commenced against him and Vermuyden by the Earl of Dover. 92 518
Two years since, the mine being dry, and promising much profit, Sir Cornelius, when in treaty with petitioner about buying his father's third, swept the whole profits into his purse, and both at the Committee for Removing Obstructions in sale of the late King's lands, and in the Duchy Court, cast blemishes on petitioner's title, and labours to destroy it, engrossing the whole mine to himself. As petitioner was intending a speedy trial at the Barmote Court, for regaining his third, he found George Hopkinson, late steward, and Ralph Poyser, late deputy-barmaster, men of known honesty, turned out by the County Committee upon the sequestration of Thos. Cooke, who, as barmaster, had the nomination of the steward and deputy-barmaster, which petitioner conceives is done by the contrivance of Sir Cornelius. If they cannot be restored, petitioner begs the Committee for Compounding to nominate some other person to be steward.
22 July. County Committee to certify 17 42
D. 126 521
L.C.C. 151 31
D. 126 379,
525–529 L.C.C. I & D.
151 107
–193		 24 Sept. Vermuyden complaining that the County Committee of Derby refuse obedience to the order of 21 Oct. 1651, they are ordered to certify the grounds of their refusal. 17 270
22 Dec. It being questioned whether by the said order the whole plot was allowed to petitioner,—the County Committee alleging that the word plot only carried the by-rakes and cross-rakes, which are so intermingled with the Dovegang mine, that it is difficult to distinguish them,—and petitioner having made no claim but to the said mine, the Committee for Compounding order that he examine witnesses as to his right to the said plot, also as to the new plot and the new mines lately discovered, and the County Committee are to cross-examine. 17 532
H. 25 260,
276, 279
NOTE 126 545		 6 Dec. 1653. Vermuyden begs a short day for hearing his cause, the examinations being returned. 126 531
12 Jan. 1654. The Committee for Compounding, not finding Vermuyden's title clear, summon Thos. Cooke to appear with the counterpart of the grant of the mine. 25 281
D. 126 523
I.& D. 151 73
75		 4 July. Cooke failing to appear, the Committee for Compounding order further proof to be made; Cooke, who is said to be in co. Derby, to be examined on oath upon interrogatories by Fowle. 27 88

Penelope, Wife of Sir William Harvey, Suffolk. John Heywood, Somercotes, Co. Lincoln, Recusant, and the Claimants on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.R. 14 92
94 751
D. 94 763
C. 94 756
R. 94 749
D. 94 757		 23 April 1651. Thomas Harrison begs discharge of lands in [Skidbrook and North Somercotes] co. Lincoln, on which he has a mortgage of 300l. from John Heywood, which was allowed by the Committee for Sequestrations, but now refused without order, as the lands are sequestered [for Heywood's recusancy]. 94 754
17 Sept. He begs that his witnesses may be examined in the county, they being very ancient, and not able to travel to London. Granted. 94
15		 812
22
11 Aug. 1652. The report being drawn, but not likely to be heard for a long time, he begs to receive his rents on security. 94 810
11 Aug. Granted, Brereton affirming that his claim was allowed by the Committee for Sequestrations. 17 133
6 Jan. 1653. Committee for Compounding to the County Committee for Suffolk. As Harrison claims a debt of 440l. from John Heywood, but he is only a trustee, and the debt is due to Lady Penelope Harvey, recusant, wife of Sir Wm. Harvey, only ⅓ can be allowed her; she is to ascertain her debt with the auditor, and you are to levy it on the lands. 17 574
L.C.C. 169 189
D. 87 1019		 6 Jan. Order to the County Committee for Lincoln, where the mortgaged lands lie, to levy the whole debt on the lands, and pay ⅓ to the lady. 19 1062
10 Aug. Sir William and Lady Harvey petition for discharge of the whole estate, on plea of her conformity. 90 520
10 Aug. Proof of her conformity having been made, Harrison, on behalf of the lady, is to enjoy the land till the debt is paid. 19 1111
15 Dec. 1653. John Heywood begs to contract for 2/3 of his sequestered estate on the late Recusants' Act. Is 63 years old, and bedridden, and has 9 children, all unprovided for, through recusancy only. Neither he nor his sons have been active in the wars, and 1,000l., with sheep, corn, &c., was taken from him by the Irish for assisting an English garrison in Ireland. His estate is mortgaged to nearly its worth, but he wishes to sell it to provide for his children. 90 370
15 Dec. Referred to Reading 26 2

Claimants on and Purchaser of the Estate of William Naylor, Croston, Co. Lancaster, Recusant.

Vol. G No. or p.
R.C. 14 94
97 561
L.C.C. 97 559
161 401		 23 April 1651. Thomas Lee, of Croston, begs discharge of a tenement in Croston, worth 9l. a year, assigned to him and others by Naylor for 16 years from 17 Car. for 120l., towards payment of his debts, for which petitioner stands bound. Is conformable to all orders of Parliament. 97 771
555
23 May. Reference to Reading of his petition (missing) 14
97		 184
557
12 June 1651. He begs that the demand by the County Committee for rent from the farmer may be deferred till his case is determined. 97 770
12 June. Order that the rent remain in the tenants' hands till the hearing of the report. 14
239		 158
76
D. 97 553
NOTE 97 563
R. 97 549
L. & D. 161 17
–20		 19 Aug. On motion on his behalf, the County Committee are to forbear meddling with his rents, as he is not delaying to bring his cause to a hearing. 14
239		 260
77
17 Feb. 1652. His deed disallowed, without further proof of the sealing, &c. 16 22
16 Aug. 1653. Thos. Lee and Edward, son and heir of Wm. Naylor, beg to be allowed the examination of further witnesses as to their claim to lands let by Thos. Hesketh to Wm. Naylor for 99 years, and transferred by him to Lee and others, for 120l., they paying his debts. 97 586
16 Aug. The County Committee are to take examinations as to the title to the lands, and send an additional certificate. 25 166
14 Dec. Thos. Lee and Edw. Naylor beg an order to the County Committee to allow Lee and the other trustees to enjoy the benefit of their assignment for payment of Naylor's debts. 97 675
14 Dec. Referred to the County Committee of Lancaster 25 179
23 June 1655. Discharge from sequestration of lands in Croston, forfeited by Wm. Naylor, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Rich. Marsden. 106 721

Claimants on the Estate of Ellis Wright, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
& D. 160 596
160 593		 23 April 1651. Rich. Walton, of Hoole, co. Lancaster, begs discharge of a tenement, worth 50s. a year, of which he became seized by marriage with the daughter, who died 4 years ago, of Ellis Wright. It is now sequestered for Ellis Wright's delinquency or recusancy, although petitioner has been and is conformable to all Acts and Ordinances of Parliament. 127 611
23 April. The County Committee to certify 14 93
23 June 1654. Thos. Walton, of Hoole, begs discharge of a house, &c., in Hoole, or Bretherton, of which he is seized in fee, but it was leased to Ellis Wright for the life of Rob. Wright, now dead, and sequestered for Ellis' recusancy. 127 603
23 June. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 27 7
C. 33 365, 411 5 Dec. 1654. Begs further examination, his title not being fully proved. Granted. 127
27		 601
193
11 May 1655. Like petition and order 127
27		 599
385

Claimant on the Estate of John Bradley, Kent.

24 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 158 75 Thos. Thatcher, of Frinsted, Kent, begs discharge of the seizure of his cattle for arrears of rent supposed to be due from him as surety for John Philpott, tenant to the State of a parcel of land in Frinsted sequestered for delinquency of John Bradley, who, on affidavit that he was not worth 200l., obtained his discharge from the County Committee. Pleads that he was only security for one years' rent of 12l., which he paid. 122 317
24 April 1651. The County Committee to examine and certify 14 95

Claimant on the Estate of George Vaughan, Skenfrith, Co. Monmouth.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 126 313
L. 126 355
L.C.C. 163 239
L.C.C.
I& D. 126 285,
291–299
163 269,
247, 248
C. 32 304
126 303–308
D. 126 315
c. 126 311, 313
R. 126 269		 24 April 1651. James Vaughan, of Skenfrith, petitions that George Vaughan in 1639 demised a house [called Nanthullen], with lands in Skenfrith, for 21 years, to John Hall, who after 7 years, demised it to petitioner. Has held it 4 years, but now the County Committee have sequestered it for recusancy of George Vaughan, to his utter ruin, he having paid much for the lease. Begs examination, cessation of prosecution, and receipt of rents on security. 126 281
333
24 April 1651. The County Committee are to examine the cause of sequestration, give him the heads of the charge, and leave to examine witnesses, and not to dispose of the estate without order. 14
126		 96
279
309
23 Dec. He begs copies of the depositions, and reference of his own case, and his claim to an estate by deed from George Vaughan to counsel. Granted. 126
15		 359
150
22 July 1652. Petition renewed 126 357
22 July. Case referred to Reading 126
17		 277
33
26 May 1653. The Committee for Compounding not being satisfied that the grant to Hall was not in trust for Vaughan, Fowle is to draw up interrogatories for the County Committee as to the deed of 1646 by which it is claimed. If it be not in trust, petitioner's claim is allowed, and he is to have the rents, and his security to be returned, provided he take the Oath of Abjuration. 19 1095
L.C.C.
I.& D.163 241
–245		 19 Oct. Order of 26 May made absolute, and the sequestration discharged. 25 232

Sir Humble Ward, alias Lord Ward, and Frances, Lady Dudley, his Wife [Daughter of Sir Ferdinand Sutton], Grand-daughter and Heir-atlaw of Edward, 9th Lord Dudley.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 168 527
D. 168 461
168 449–451
INF. 168 455
–459		 24 April 1651. The County Committee certify that he and his wife and children lived in Dudley Castle till its surrender; that then they sequestered his estate, on which he sent them a Parliament Order (given) for his discharge, on the ground that at the surrender of the castle, Sir Wm. Brereton agreed that he should be free from sequestration. The late County Committee deny this, and say that Brereton procured that order 2 years later, on contracting for the marriage of his daughter [and heir, Frances] with Lord Ward's son [and heir, Edward Ward]. 168
127		 447
391
P.E. 289 78
79		 25 June. Sir Humble Ward complains that,—though on a petition presented to Parliament according to the terms of surrender of Dudley Castle, it was ordered, 22 March 1648, that he should be cleared of all sequestration for delinquency, and that he has paid what was imposed upon him at Haberdashers' Hall, and has committed no delinquency since,—warrants are sent to his tenants not to pay him their rents, as though the Parliament Order were insufficient for his discharge. Begs that the seizure be taken off, and directions given to free him from molestation. 127 389
L.C.C. 168 453 25 June. The County Committee to examine and certify in 8 days 14 177
L.C.C. 168 561 16 July. He begs copies of the returns of the County Committee 127 387
16 July. Publication ordered and the case to be heard in course, unless Fowle show cause to the contrary in 14 days. 14 205
24 Sept. The Parliament Order in the case to be produced, when the Committee for Compounding will give further order. 30 428
14 Jan. 1652. Petition for publication renewed, no cause to the contrary being shown. Noted as granted. 127 394
17 March. He begs that if the Parliament Order be not sufficient, he may be discharged on the Act of Pardon. 127 396
17 March. Order on reading the Parliament Order, whereby he was freed from sequestration according to agreement at sur render with Sir Wm. Brereton, who commanded the siege at Dudley Castle, and on the Act of Pardon, that his estate be fully discharged, provided he has not offended since 30 Jan. 1649, and was not sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 16 159
27 May 1653. He and his wife beg leave to prove their title to the manor of Swinford, or Swinford Regis, co. Stafford, and other lands, conveyed 3 Charles, by Edward, Lord Dudley, to whom Frances is grandchild and heir-at-law, to Sir Miles Hobart and others, for the use of Lord Dudley for life, then to Sir M. Hobart for 10 years, and then to Lord Dudley's heirs for ever; Hobart's term is expired or expiring, but the premises are sequestered for his delinquency. 127 367
27 May. The Stafford Committee to certify and Reading to report 25 84
D. 127 349
L.C.C.
I.&D. 127 351
–365
168 439
–445
C. 33 357
127 357-361
R. 127 339
H. 27 149		 22 Nov. Petition renewed. Edward, Lord Dudley, by deeds, 13 and 20 James, demised Swinford Manor to trustees for his daughter Margaret, for 4 and 6 years after his death; he died in Midsummer 1643; Margaret, being then married to Sir Miles Hobart, he entered on the land, became a delinquent in 1647, and the profits were sequestered for the rest of the 10 years. The petitioners are entitled to the premises by virtue of a deed enrolled in Chancery in 1638, and the leases expired at Midsummer. They beg that the County Committee may certify their case, and counsel report it. Granted. 127

127
25		 347
365
345
178
30 Nov. 1654. Order on report that the claim be allowed, and sequestration discharged, with arrears since 22 Nov. 1653. 23 1648
7 Oct. 1656. The petition of [Sir] Humble Ward,—showing that he was never in arms against Parliament, and only lived in Dudley Castle, his own house, which was made a garrison for the late King against his will; that he was afterwards the means of restoring it to Parliament; that he was sequestered for living there, but his sequestration taken off by Parliament; and that the Major-General and Commissioners of co. Stafford, who have now examined his petition on oath, found all therein alleged to be true;—referred to the Major-General and Commissioners for co. Worcesler, where the estate lies, to discharge him from further proceedings, or otherwise as it is equitable. I 77 429

William Currer, M.D., London.

25 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 863
P.R. 12 189
R. 221 859		 Compounds for adhering to the King, not being sequestered 221 862
13 May 1651. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 13s. 4d., to be paid in 14 days. 12 205
207

Robert London, Sen. and Jun., Aldby, Norfolk.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 849
P.R. 12 189		 25 April 1651. The son begs to compound, not being sequestered, for being in arms. 221 849
29 April. Fine at 1/6, 2l. 12 193
C. 99 759
P.E. 223 525
P.R. 12 490
223 519
D. 223 523
R. 223 517
NOTE 12 423		 9 March 1652. The father begs to compound. Being sequestered by the County Committee, appealed to the Committee for Sequestrations 14 May 1647, who ordered the County Committee to examine his witnesses. They refusing, appealed to the Barons of Exchequer, who renewed the order, Dec. 1649, but the County Committee still refuse to examine. 99
223		 758
521
23 March. Fine at 1/6, 720l. 223
12		 518
416, 474
24 March. Sequestration suspended, ½ the fine being paid and the rest secured. 16
12		 199
423
12 Aug. Fine fully paid and estate discharged 12 464

Timothy Wilkins, Oxford, Co. Oxford.

25 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 421
R. 222 417		 25 April 1651. Begs to compound for delinquency, not being sequestered. Noted as referred to Reading. 222 420
26 July. Fine at 1/6, 30s. 12 263

James Beconsaw, Woodhay, Hants.

29 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 541
P.R. 12 193
D. 222 539		 Was sequestered in 1646 for adhering to the King, but discharged as not worth 200l., on taking the National Convenant and Negative Oath; but now being re-sequestered, begs to compound. 222 537
R. 222 535 22 July 1651. Fine at 1/6, 98l. 5s. 12 270
275

Claimants on the Estate of William Butler and Edward Butler, his Brother, Myerscough, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 72 137
–140
D. 72 137		 29 April 1651. Leonard Wesham, and 2 others, trustees of Cicely Butler, infant, beg leave to prove their title to, and discharge of lands in Myerscough, which Edw. Parkinson settled on them, 7 Charles, on payment of 200l., and on the marriage of Wm. Butler, his grandson, with Alice, sister of Hugh Barton. The premises being transferred to Wm. Butler for his life, he became a delinquent, and was slain at the battle of Newbury, leaving only a daughter, Cicely. On his death the premises should have reverted to petitioners for her use, and for raising the 200l. 72 31
135
29 April. The County Committee to certify 72
14		 133
99
L.C.C. 72 141
–147
R. 72 125		 6 Feb. 1652. The trustees beg a reference of the returns made to counsel. Granted. 72
129
15
72		 132
95
246
129
25 Feb. They beg further examination by the County Committee as to the deaths of Edward and Jane Parkinson and of Wm. Butler without other issue than Cicely; also whether the 40l. a year mentioned in the deed is paid, or why it is not paid. 129 97
25 Feb. County Committee to examine and certify 16 56
2 Sept. The 200l. allowed as a charge on the estate, the County Committee to let it to the best advantage, and pay the rents and arrears to the trustees, for the use of Cicely till the 200l. is paid. 17
227		 189
215
2 Sept. 1652. Edw. Butler begs discharge of sequestration of a house and lands in Myerscough, conveyed by Edw. Parkinson in 1631 to trustees for his own use for 4 years, then ½ for his life to Wm. Butler and Alice his wife, the rest to himself, and to his wife Jane for jointure; and after the decease of Parkinson and Butler ⅓ to Alice for life, and the remainder to Wm. Butler's heirs male, and to petitioner, and Edmund and Cuthbert his brothers, for want of heirs of Edw. Parkinson; and daughter of Alice's to have 200l. therefrom. Edward and Jane Parkinson died in 1634, and Butler in 1643, leaving an only daughter (Cicely); and thus the premises are fallen to petitioner, but are kept under sequestration for delinquency of Wm. Butler. 72 52
2 Sept. Referred to Brereton 17 187
SUR. 58A 550
P.E. 227 213
R. 227 205		 24 April 1654. Edward Butler begs to compound for his estate, surveyed, and in the last Act for Sale. 72
227		 37
211
24 April. Referred to Reading 227 209
20 Oct. Fine paid and estate discharged 24 1123

Philip Palmer, Dorney, Bucks.

29 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 47 29 April 1651. Compounds, not being sequestered, for delinquency in the first war. Noted as referred to Reading. 222 45
R. 222 43 20 May. Fine at 1/5, 8l. 6s. 8d. 12 213
216

Claimants on and Lessee of the Estate of William Parker, Wolf Hall in Chipping, Co. Lancaster. (fn. 3)

Vol. G No. or p.
29 April 1651. Thos. Helme, of Goosnargh, co. Lancaster, begs to be allowed the jointure granted to [Isabel] his wife, relict of Rob. Sherborn, of Wolf Hall, all whose estate was sold to Wm. Parker, and is now sequestered for his delinquency. 92 453
448
L.&D. 92 455
–459		 29 April. The County Committee to take examinations and certify. 14 99
22 Dec. His request for copies of the depositions and certificate returned in his case to be granted, and Brereton is to state and report it. 15
92		 146
451
R. 92 449
239 80
D. 239 82		 21 Oct. 1652. Allowed the 15l. a year claimed, on proof that Isabel, his wife, is living, and that there is no reason for nonpayment. 19
239		 1036
81
27 May 1653. Rob. Dobson, of Chipping, begs confirmation of a lease made to him for 7 years from 2 Feb. 1651 by the County Committee, of the estate of Wm. Parker, being the highest bidder, and at much cost in repairs, &c. 80 666
27 May. County Committee can do nothing at present therein 25 86

Johan Righton, Beesby, Co. Lincoln.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 239 83 29 April 1651. The County Commissioners send up depositions to prove that he acted for the late King, was taken prisoner in 1643 in an encounter, carried to Col. Rosseter, at the headquarters at Glanford Brigg, and retained there some days. With other depositions on Righton's behalf, and certificate of Col. Edw. Rosseter, 19 Dec. 1650, that upon examination, he could not find that Righton was then, or even had been, in arms against Parliament, and had therefore released him, restored his horse and money, and granted him a ticket for safe passage to his own house. 239 84
–86

Anthony Stringer, Mickleton, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 66 29 April 1651. Begs to compound, not being sequestered, for delinquency in the first war. 222 64
R. 222 61 20 May. Fine at 1/6, 4l. 10s. 8d. 12 213
216

Claimants on the Estate of George Penny, Tollard, Co. Dorset.

30 April 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
C. 109 767
D. 109 751
765
R. 109 739
–745
H. 14 157, 170
D. 109 769
C. 32 90		 Sir Rob. Poyntz, K.B., begs discharge of lands settled on him in June 1640 by Penny, for 31 years, for payment of debts and raising portions for his four younger children. Part of the lands being sequestered for Penny's recusancy, applied to the Committee for Sequestrations, who, on Bradshaw's report, discharged the sequestration, but the present County Committee have resequestered 2/3 thereof. 109 748
30 April 1651. Reading to state and report 14
109		 101
749
26 June. Lease allowed, unless the County Committee show that Penny was a recusant convict 2 June 1640; petitioner to account with the auditor before he receive any of the rents. 14 181
22 May 1651. The Inhabitants of Beaminster, co. Dorset, petition that in Dec. 1646, the House of Commons, pitying their sad condition—the town having been destroyed by fire—granted them 2,000l. towards its rebuilding, from the sequestered estate of George Penny, at the disposal of the Committee for the West, who ordered the estate to be let by the advice of 5 gentlemen near, whereby petitioners received 800l., but the present County Committee will not pay any more without special order. 68 644
655
L.C.C. 152 533
68 653
L.C.C. 68 651
152 531
R. 68 647		 22 May. The County Committee to certify and Reading to report 14 133
17 July. Order on report, that 100l. a year should be paid the petitioners by Nich. Poyntz [being the rent of part of the estate leased to him], till the remainder of the 2,000l. is paid. 68 645
22 July. The County Committee to pay the inhabitants the 100l. a year, on security to repay it if ordered by Parliament, and to let Penny's estate to the best advantage. 14 618

Footnotes

  • 1. See Cooke's case on p. 1844 supra.
  • 2. The lot, or 13th dish, in the Derbyshire lead mines belonged to the King; the cope was a tribute paid to the lord of the manor, for smelting lead at his mill.
  • 3. Omitted from the claimants on the estate, p. 2300, supra. There were two John Sherbornes, one co. Stafford, one co. Lancaster, but it has not been found possible to keep them clear, as the latter made over his estate to the former; they were of "near kindred." [See Report, G 237, No. 153.]
PreviousTable of contentsNext